…and ranchers. National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern also commended the announcement, saying it will help ensure U.S. farmers and ranchers can continue to meet global food…
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $30 million in an effort to support organic farmers and ranchers. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is…
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…ground but you are expecting a cold snap? No worries. Pineapples have extremely small and shallow root systems. That means you can dig them up and plant them in a…
Signing of AB 888 Celebrated by Industry Members
…and help strengthen the resiliency of the food supply chain. “What it will do is make it much easier for the small and mid-scale producers to slaughter animals on their…
Week in Review: Port Congestion as Bad as Ever, USDA to Invest in Drought Relief
…Angeles last week. The planned investment is intended to address challenges related to drought, market disruptions, animal health, and school food supply chains. A recent white paper points out where…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…our farmers and a safeguard for America’s domestic food supply.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
…of neonicotinoid insecticides, reduces survival and harms reproduction as well as bumblebee immune systems. American bumblebees were first described before the United States won its independence and are known by…
Ag Groups Seek Supreme Court Appeal of Proposition 12
…out that the California Department of Food and Agriculture admits the confinement rules will not achieve the desired results. Thus far, AFBF and NPPC have been unsuccessful in their efforts…
Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition
…Impact-driven entrepreneurs and startups that are developing technologies that promote a more healthy and sustainable food and ag system can apply for the competition before October 11. Listen to the radio report…
Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden?
…a great thing to do for your own food-producing plants. Most crops require pollinators, so having them attracted by pollinator gardens means they’ll be around to pollinate crops when the…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…Vilsack also outlined a new climate partnership initiative. The planned investment is intended to address challenges related to drought, market disruptions, animal health, and school food supply chains. “The coronavirus…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…country of origin labeling (MCOOL) requirements for beef. MCOOL already applies to several other food commodities after being passed by Congress in the 2002 Farm Bill. Beef and pork were…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
…improvements. Tomich, who is the founder of the UC Davis Food Systems Lab and distinguished professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, said that an expansion of current…
USDA Will Establish an Equity Commission
…“USDA is committed to advancing equity throughout the Department.” The Equity Commission will advise the Ag Secretary by identifying USDA programs, policies, systems, structures, and practices that contribute to barriers…